Leading Manningtree-based employee research consultancy, The Survey Initiative, has appointed Owen Iredale, 23, as Research Executive. Owen recently graduated from University of Bristol with a degree in biology, which he passed with first class honours. During his time at university he also made the quarter finals...
Business confidence in the East of England soared 20 points during January to 18%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in the East report higher confidence in their business prospects at 23% and higher economic optimism at 11%. Together, this...
The freehold investment of an industrial and office property occupied by one of Britain’s most popular sportswear brands is to be sold at auction. Hi-Tec Europe are based in Southend’s Aviation Way, on the property that is being offered with a guide price of £5.5m-£5.75m at...
A Laindon pre-school that was forced to relocate after a fire has returned to take up residence in the extension of the newly refurbished Bluehouse Community Centre. Busy Bees Pre-School previously operated out of Markhams Chase Play Centre which adjoined Bluehouse Community Centre, in Laindon, and...
London Southend Airport customers are using trains more and more to access the airport over other forms of transport, with almost half of all passengers now using this mode of transport. The airport’s survey, of more than 18,000 people between 3 December 2019 and 6 January...
One organisation from the East of England has made the Top 100 Employers list, compiled by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall. The Top 100 is the UK’s definitive list ranking employers from across public, private and third sectors on how LGBT inclusive their workplaces are...
The newest Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) shop in Head Street Colchester has been officially opened by Claire Cottrell, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Essex. The shop which sells designer and brand clothing plus accessories, takes the total number of EHAAT shops across Essex and...
Stephen Metcalfe has welcomed the announcement of the biggest increase in Essex Police funding since 2010. Essex Police’s funding settlement for 2020/21 will be £23 million more than 2019/20, a huge increase of 7.2%. This settlement gives the police the investment they need to fulfil...
AnadoluJet, the low-fare arm of flag carrier Turkish Airlines, has announced a new direct flight between London Stansted and Istanbul. The daily service will launch on March 29 with flights departing Stansted at 11:05am and arriving at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport at 5.40pm. On the return...
Simply, a leading supplier of portable toilets and waste management solutions, celebrated the success of raising an incredible £3,750 as it handed over a cheque to staff and pupils at Quilters Junior School on Thursday 23 January. This celebration saw the Managing Director of Simply,...
